Artkal S131 Candy Violet
Artkal S131 Candy Violet is a light, soft purple fuse bead, #b8aad9 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Lavender (ΔE 3.1), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 3.7), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 4.9).
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Artkal S fuse bead
Artkal S S131 Candy Violet
#b8aad9 · RGB 184, 170, 217
Closest to Artkal S S131 in other brands
- DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Lavender ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 3.7 close
Artkal S131 Candy Violet at a glance
| Artkal code | S131 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Candy Violet |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #b8aad9 |
| RGB | 184, 170, 217 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.2, a* 14.3, b* -21.9 |
| HSL | 258°, 38 %, 76 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Artkal S01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Artkal S13 Black (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft) |
Artkal S131 Candy Violet in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Artkal S131 Candy Violet. The closest is Perler Lavender (ΔE 3.1, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Lavender | 3.1 | close | #af9fce |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 12.2 | loose | #cdb7c3 |
| Perler Thistle | 12.7 | loose | #8c8ca7 |
| Hama 106 Light Lavender | 7.1 | similar | #ccc5ed |
| Hama 96 Pastel Lilac | 11.0 | loose | #b491ad |
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 15.1 | loose | #c4d0e3 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 3.7 | close | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 15.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Artkal S131 Candy Violet
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 340 maps to Artkal S131 Candy Violet with ΔE 4.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium | 4.9 | close | #ada7c7 |
| DMC 210 Lavender Medium | 7.8 | similar | #c39fc3 |
| Anchor 108 Lavender Light | 5.7 | close | #c29fd0 |
| Anchor 342 Lilac Light | 8.8 | similar | #d9bedd |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 6.5 | similar | #afb2d3 |
Artkal shades near Artkal S131 Candy Violet
The 6 nearest Artkal beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Artkal S131 Candy Violet
Artkal purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Candy Violet, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Artkal S33 Maverick (#c0b7d7), L* 76 against 72.
- Lighter: Artkal S127 Marsmallow Rose (#dfc3e1), L* 82 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S128 Light Grape (#d38ed4), L* 68 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal S60 Lavender (#8a7ec2), L* 56 against 72.
- Darker: Artkal SE8 Mauve (#af739a), L* 56 against 72.
Using Artkal S131 Candy Violet in a design
Against Artkal S13 Black the contrast is 6.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Artkal S01 White 1.8:1, so Candy Violet pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Artkal color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Artkal S152 Lilac, is ΔE 3.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Candy Violet for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Lavender, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 106, ΔE 7.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Artkal S131 Candy Violet
Artkal S131 Candy Violet belongs to Artkal S-series fuse beads (5 mm, soft). It fits a 5 mm S-series pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Artkal C130 Candy Violet (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Artkal S131 Candy Violet?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lavender (#af9fce), ΔE 3.1: a close match. Next are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 12.2) and Perler Thistle (ΔE 12.7).
What hex code is Artkal S131 Candy Violet?
Artkal S131 Candy Violet is #b8aad9 on screen: RGB 184, 170, 217, CIELAB L* 72.2, a* 14.3, b* -21.9, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Artkal S131 Candy Violet?
DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.9, close), followed by DMC 210 Lavender Medium (ΔE 7.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 108 Lavender Light (ΔE 5.7).
Is there a Hama or Nabbi version of Artkal S131 Candy Violet?
Hama: Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 3.7, close).
Related
Nearby Artkal colors
- Artkal S33 Maverick #c0b7d7
- Artkal S127 Marsmallow Rose #dfc3e1
- Artkal S128 Light Grape #d38ed4
- Artkal S60 Lavender #8a7ec2
- Artkal S152 Lilac #aeaddc
- Artkal S136 Summer Rain #afb8df
- Artkal S153 Pale Lilac #bcc3e1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lavender Perler, ΔE 3.1
- Hama 106 Light Lavender Hama, ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 3.7
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light Anchor thread, ΔE 5.7